Information for holders of permanent residence cards issued between August 3, 2016 and August 2, 2021

Please be informed that based on Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EU) 2025/1208 of the European Council on strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement, “residence cards of family members of Union citizens who are not nationals of a Member State, which do not meet the requirements of Article 7 shall cease to be valid at their expiry or by 3 August 2026, whichever is earlier”.

Based on the above, permanent residence cards issued to family members of EEA citizens and third-country family members of Hungarian citizens between the period of 3 August 2016 and 2 August 2021 will cease as of 3 August 2026. Therefore, an application for another residence title in Hungary will be needed.

Please note that to all persons affected will be delivered an information notice in detail by Post to their valid place of accommodation or residence; enquiring information is also available at NDGAP’s Client Service Office as per the concerned person’s place of accommodation (https://oif.gov.hu/regional-offices).